Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs. Sacramento State Hornets: 2023 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Sacramento State Hornets defeated Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 31–30 in Week 5, 2023. Final score: Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 30, Sacramento State Hornets 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks	6	12	6	0	30
Sacramento State Hornets	12	9	0	8	31

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Kaiden Bennett (Sacramento State) — 231.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.44 EPA/play +13.61 EPA
• Chase Belcher (Northern Arizona) — 59.0 yds · +4.07 EPA/play +4.06 EPA
• Adam Damante (Northern Arizona) — 198.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.08 EPA/play +2.69 EPA

Rushing

• Devon Starling (Northern Arizona) — 108.0 yds · 2 TD +0.37 EPA
• Kaiden Bennett (Sacramento State) — 102.0 yds +0.27 EPA
• Ezra Moleni (Sacramento State) — 37.0 yds -0.20 EPA

Receiving

• Jared Gipson (Sacramento State) — 5 rec · 108.0 yds +2.04 EPA
• Coleman Kuntz (Sacramento State) — 5 rec · 51.0 yds +1.77 EPA
• Coleman Owen (Northern Arizona) — 4 rec · 56.0 yds +2.51 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kaiden Bennett	Sacramento State	31	58.1%	231	1	+0.44	+13.61
Chase Belcher	Northern Arizona	1	100.0%	59	0	+4.07	+4.06
Adam Damante	Northern Arizona	34	67.6%	198	1	+0.08	+2.69

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northern Arizona	Sacramento State
Plays	72	73
EPA / play	+0.292	+0.257
Total EPA	+21.00	+18.78
Success rate	43.1%	43.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.193	+0.439
Rush EPA / play	+0.385	+0.123
Yards	465	421

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Sacramento State	4	17	-1.65	Punt
Q1	Northern Arizona	4	81	+6.68	Rush TD
Q1	Sacramento State	9	75	+6.53	Pass TD
Q1	Northern Arizona	3	1	-2.69	Punt
Q1	Sacramento State	12	58	+4.51	Rush TD
Q1	Northern Arizona	6	81	+6.77	Rush TD
Q2	Sacramento State	5	47	+0.03	Punt
Q2	Northern Arizona	8	98	+7.72	Pass TD
Q2	Sacramento State	7	57	+4.79	Rush TD
Q2	Northern Arizona	3	3	-1.86	Punt
Q2	Sacramento State	8	32	-1.60	Field goal
Q2	Northern Arizona	6	14	-1.13	Punt
Q2	Sacramento State	1	9	0.00	Ended
Q3	Northern Arizona	16	99	+8.59	Rush TD
Q3	Sacramento State	6	52	+0.45	Missed FG
Q3	Northern Arizona	8	34	-0.61	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Northern Arizona Lumberjacks · Devon Starling rushes 8 yards for a touchdown (+4.57 EPA)
2. Q1 · Northern Arizona Lumberjacks · Adam Damante pass to Elijah Taylor for 60 yards (1st & 10) (+4.18 EPA)
3. Q1 · Northern Arizona Lumberjacks · Chase Belcher pass to Hendrix Johnson for 59 yards (2nd & 4) (+4.07 EPA)
4. Q1 · Sacramento State Hornets · Kaiden Bennett pass to Carlos Hill for a touchdown (16 yards) (+3.94 EPA)
5. Q4 · Sacramento State Hornets · Kaiden Bennett pass to Coleman Kuntz for 13 yards (4th & 6) (+3.93 EPA)
6. Q3 · Northern Arizona Lumberjacks · Adam Damante pass to Coleman Owen for 21 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.83 EPA)
7. Q3 · Sacramento State Hornets · Kaiden Bennett pass to Jared Gipson for 44 yards (2nd & 6) (+3.61 EPA)
8. Q4 · Northern Arizona Lumberjacks · Adam Damante pass intercepted (-3.57 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Sacramento State Hornets controlled the final (31–30) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Kaiden Bennett (Sacramento State) — 231.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Northern Arizona at 0.292 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs Sacramento State Hornets?

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 30, Sacramento State Hornets 31 in Week 5 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs Sacramento State Hornets?

Sacramento State Hornets won with a final score of 30–31.

Where can I find the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs Sacramento State Hornets box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540273.

Who led Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs Sacramento State Hornets in passing?

Kaiden Bennett (Sacramento State) led passers with 231.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Sacramento State Hornets in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.